Sandler Seating receives Best of Show Award for multiple innovations in hospitality seating at sixth annual Boutique Design New York trade fair and conference, Nov. 8-9 at the Javits Center
CINCINNATI, OH, November 25, 2015 – Ten manufacturers/marketers of FF&E and other design elements for hospitality interiors received Best of BDNY Product Design Awards at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), held November 8-9, 2015, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Eight of BDNY’s 547 exhibitors received Best Exhibit honors.
The Best of BDNY Product Design Awards recognize designers and manufacturers of products introduced to the hospitality design market in the past year that demonstrate functional and aesthetic progress and, above all, innovation in their respective category. Winners in 11 product categories are selected by a jury of design professionals; trade fair attendees vote to determine the Best of Show Award winner.
The 2015 Best of BDNY Product Design Award winners are:
Best of Show – Sandler Seating for overall innovation, quality and functionality of their new product lines for hospitality environments
Accessories or Specialties Winner – Rosenbaum for “Luminescence” Finalist – Leftbank Art for “Her”
Applied Finishes & Materials Winner – Phillip Jeffries for “Fade” Finalist – Maya Romanoff for “Starlit Lattice”
Architectural Winner – Preciosa Lighting for “Glass Wall” Finalist – Raydoor for “Art Doors by Raydoor”
Bath Winner – Hansgrohe for “Axor LampShower by Nendo” Finalist – Villeroy & Boch for “Octagon” (Washbasin)
Flooring Winner – Shaw Hospitality Group for “Noble Materials” Finalist – Loloey Srl for “Micromega Iconic Black”
Furniture: Casegoods and Occasional Winner – Sandler Seating for “Nomado” Finalist – Blue Leaf Hospitality for “Infinity High Top Table”
Furniture: Casual/Outdoor Winner – Janus et Cie for “Strauss Armchair” Finalist – Expormim for “Twins”
Lighting Winner – Littman Brands Contract for “Mikko” Finalist – Ledra Brands for “750 Rail Puck”
Other Winner – Applied Textiles for “Alta” Finalist – Carvart for “C1 Collection”
Seating, Dining, Upholstered, Task, Banquet or Other Winner – Sandler Seating for “Quo” Finalist – Sandler Seating for “Cocoon”
Textiles Winner – Concertex for “EvoFabric Etched” Finalist – in2green for “Indoor/Outdoor Throw”
The Best of BDNY Product Design competition was judged by Paula Benesch, Partner, P3 Design Collective; Mika Fukuyoshi, LEED AP ID+C, dash design; Paul Jones, Principal, Project Dynamics, Inc.; and Laurie Woliung, Design Director, Marriott International.
“There were a record number of entrants this year, and our judges were impressed with the quality of submissions — so many amazing products,” said Michelle Finn, president of Hospitality Media Group (HMG), which produces BDNY and the co-located HX: The Hotel Experience, formerly IHMRS, as well as BDNY sister trade fair BDwest, held each spring on the West Coast. “We congratulate the winners and finalists for their innovativeness and presentation of this year’s best new products for hospitality at BDNY.”
Additionally, seven BDNY exhibitors received Best Exhibit honors at this year’s trade fair. Displays were judged on creativity in design, visual impact, effective and efficient use of materials and the outstanding use of space, color, texture, lighting and graphics.
The 2015 Best Exhibit at BDNY Award winners are:
5 x 10 Display Winner – Art Dallas Finalist – Malene B
10 x 10 Display Winner – Tableaux Finalist – Tudelü
10 x 20 Display Winner – Preciosa Lighting Finalist – Garden on the Wall Finalist – Ren Wil Finalist – Rustbelt Reclamation
Exhibit judges include Natalie Sheedy, Owner, Natalie Sheedy Interiors; David Shove-Brown, Partner, STUDIO3877; and Lora Spran, Interior Designer Sr., Walt Disney Imagineering – Interiors.
Both awards programs will resume during the fourth annual BDwest, March 31-April 1, 2016, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Information about exhibitors, social events, conference sessions and speakers—as well as attendee registration and exhibitor information—will be available at boutiquedesignwest.com as details are confirmed.
To learn more about exhibiting at BDNY or BDwest, contact Cassie Maurer at 513.263.9316 or email cassie.maurer@stmediagroup.com.
